Biblical & Social Justice - What Is It?: An Everyday Person's Guide to Understanding Justice and the Role of the Church in Our Society

UPDATED JULY 2026 I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." (Acts 20:35) Justice is both a reality and a dream. It is a source of hope and of frustration. Justice, like a mountain, affords many perspectives depending upon which side one is viewing. For persons who are well-established in life, justice is a wall of protection. For persons struggling with obstacles or battling mistreatment, justice is a door through a wall. The appropriate interaction between biblical justice and civil justice is difficult to define. There is also the term “social justice” which is controversial due to misunderstanding its biblical application. In the Bible, the words justice and righteousness have the same essential meaning. The goals of this book are to shine a bright light of insight and educate readers by increasing understanding of both scriptural and unbiased lessons from history. It is also the aim of this book to bring matters related to racial minorities out of the historical shadows. In a world of false narratives and low information, it is essential that we have a firm grasp of facts, both historical and contemporary. This book will present many insights and opinions, which I will offer as one man's perspective. I trust you will find these insights relevant, reliable, valid, and useful to your life and our times. When Christ Followers live by the principles of Biblical justice as served to our world through the righteousness of social justice, we will be able to give people the most valuable gifts we can offer, Jesus Christ and our love! As Peter said to the blind man who looked to him, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” (Acts 3:6) TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 - What is Biblical Justice? CHAPTER 2 - Social Justice, Conviction, and Church Engagement CHAPTER 3 - Social Justice and Preparedness to Act CHAPTER 4 - The Reign of Narratives CHAPTER 5 - A Nation Founded on Christian Principles? CHAPTER 6 - Christianity v. Christ CHAPTER 7 - Dr. King’s Concept of Justice CHAPTER 8 - May 25, 2020 George Floyd CHAPTER 9 - Perceptions, PTSD, Incarceration, & Re-Entry CHAPTER 10 - Blessings of Education and Perils of Mis-Education CHAPTER 11 - Race Relations, Ten Suggestions CHAPTER 12 - In the Words of John Wesley, “Thoughts On Slavery” CHAPTER 13 The Myth OF The Monolith CHAPTER 14 What Can We Do? CHAPTER 15 Success Stories CHAPTER 16 Agency as Justice (NEW) CHAPTER 17 21st Century “Southern Strategy” (NEW) CHAPTER 18 Justice and Governing Authorities Glossary of Civil Justice
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